be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “I will agree to furnish all the glasses needed,” answered Mr. Prescott.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I will agree to furnish all the glasses needed,” answered Mr. Prescott.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I will agree to furnish all the glasses needed,” answered Mr. Prescott.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
BradfordnounUS /ˈbrædfərd/
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
Crandon
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From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “I will agree to furnish all the glasses needed,” answered Mr. Prescott.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
the act of departing
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will agree to furnish all the glasses needed,” answered Mr. Prescott.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “To the office of the steel works, Joseph,” said Mr. Prescott.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I will agree to furnish all the glasses needed,” answered Mr. Prescott.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “I will agree to furnish all the glasses needed,” answered Mr. Prescott.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “To the office of the steel works, Joseph,” said Mr. Prescott.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “To the office of the steel works, Joseph,” said Mr. Prescott.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
PYGMIESnounUS /ˈpɪɡmiz/
plural of “pygmy” — an unusually small individual
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “To the office of the steel works, Joseph,” said Mr. Prescott.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
and nothing more
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading “To the office of the steel works, Joseph,” said Mr. Prescott.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading John Bradford was learning so many things that he had long wanted to know that he was simply enjoying things as they came along, and being thankful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Much as Billy wanted to know what Mr. Prescott was going to show them, he had made up his mind to trust to his eyes to find out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will agree to furnish all the glasses needed,” answered Mr. Prescott.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading “To the office of the steel works, Joseph,” said Mr. Prescott.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE PYGMIES “Shall we need glasses, Prescott, in order to see your pygmies?” asked Dr. Crandon, the next morning, while they were waiting for the car.
